23:1 These are the last words of David: 'David, the son of Jesse, speaks-- David, the man to whom God gave such wonderful success, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 1 , These are the last words of David: 'David, the son of Jesse, speaks-- David, the man to whom God gave such wonderful success, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel.
23:2 'The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 2 , 'The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.
23:3 The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: `The person who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 3 , The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: `The person who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
23:4 he is like the light of the morning, like the sunrise bursting forth in a cloudless sky, like the refreshing rains that bring tender grass from the earth.'
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 4 , he is like the light of the morning, like the sunrise bursting forth in a cloudless sky, like the refreshing rains that bring tender grass from the earth.'
23:5 'It is my family God has chosen! Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is eternal, final, sealed. He will constantly look after my safety and success.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 5 , 'It is my family God has chosen! Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is eternal, final, sealed. He will constantly look after my safety and success.
23:6 But the godless are like thorns to be thrown away, for they tear the hand that touches them.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 6 , But the godless are like thorns to be thrown away, for they tear the hand that touches them.
23:7 One must be armed to chop them down; they will be utterly consumed with fire.'
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 7 , One must be armed to chop them down; they will be utterly consumed with fire.'
23:8 These are the names of David's mightiest men. The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was commander of the Three--the three greatest warriors among David's men. He once used his spear to kill eight hundred enemy warriors in a single battle.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 8 , These are the names of David's mightiest men. The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was commander of the Three--the three greatest warriors among David's men. He once used his spear to kill eight hundred enemy warriors in a single battle.
23:9 Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah. Once Eleazar and David stood together against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army had fled.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 9 , Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah. Once Eleazar and David stood together against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army had fled.
23:10 He killed Philistines until his hand was too tired to lift his sword, and the LORD gave him a great victory that day. The rest of the army did not return until it was time to collect the plunder!
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 10 , He killed Philistines until his hand was too tired to lift his sword, and the LORD gave him a great victory that day. The rest of the army did not return until it was time to collect the plunder!
23:11 Next in rank was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. One time the Philistines gathered at Lehi and attacked the Israelites in a field full of lentils. The Israelite army fled,
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 11 , Next in rank was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. One time the Philistines gathered at Lehi and attacked the Israelites in a field full of lentils. The Israelite army fled,
23:12 but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 12 , but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.
23:13 Once during harvesttime, when David was at the cave of Adullam, the Philistine army was camped in the valley of Rephaim. The Three (who were among the Thirty--an elite group among David's fighting men) went down to meet him there.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 13 , Once during harvesttime, when David was at the cave of Adullam, the Philistine army was camped in the valley of Rephaim. The Three (who were among the Thirty--an elite group among David's fighting men) went down to meet him there.
23:14 David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 14 , David was staying in the stronghold at the time, and a Philistine detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem.
23:15 David remarked longingly to his men, 'Oh, how I would love some of that good water from the well in Bethlehem, the one by the gate.'
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 15 , David remarked longingly to his men, 'Oh, how I would love some of that good water from the well in Bethlehem, the one by the gate.'
23:16 So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out before the LORD.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 16 , So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out before the LORD.
23:17 'The LORD forbid that I should drink this!' he exclaimed. 'This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me.' So David did not drink it. This is an example of the exploits of the Three.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 17 , 'The LORD forbid that I should drink this!' he exclaimed. 'This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me.' So David did not drink it. This is an example of the exploits of the Three.
23:18 Abishai son of Zeruiah, the brother of Joab, was the leader of the Thirty. He once used his spear to kill three hundred enemy warriors in a single battle. It was by such feats that he became as famous as the Three.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 18 , Abishai son of Zeruiah, the brother of Joab, was the leader of the Thirty. He once used his spear to kill three hundred enemy warriors in a single battle. It was by such feats that he became as famous as the Three.
23:19 Abishai was the most famous of the Thirty and was their commander, though he was not one of the Three.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 19 , Abishai was the most famous of the Thirty and was their commander, though he was not one of the Three.
23:20 There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two of Moab's mightiest warriors. Another time he chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 20 , There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two of Moab's mightiest warriors. Another time he chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it.
23:21 Another time, armed only with a club, he killed a great Egyptian warrior who was armed with a spear. Benaiah wrenched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with it.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 21 , Another time, armed only with a club, he killed a great Egyptian warrior who was armed with a spear. Benaiah wrenched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with it.
23:22 These are some of the deeds that made Benaiah almost as famous as the Three.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 22 , These are some of the deeds that made Benaiah almost as famous as the Three.
23:23 He was more honored than the other members of the Thirty, though he was not one of the Three. And David made him commander of his bodyguard.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 23 , He was more honored than the other members of the Thirty, though he was not one of the Three. And David made him commander of his bodyguard.
23:24 Other members of the Thirty included: Asahel, Joab's brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 24 , Other members of the Thirty included: Asahel, Joab's brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;
23:25 Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 25 , Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod;
23:26 Helez from Pelon; Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 26 , Helez from Pelon; Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;
23:27 Abiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 27 , Abiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah;
23:28 Zalmon from Ahoah; Maharai from Netophah;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 28 , Zalmon from Ahoah; Maharai from Netophah;
23:29 Heled son of Baanah from Netophah; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (from the tribe of Benjamin);
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 29 , Heled son of Baanah from Netophah; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (from the tribe of Benjamin);
23:30 Benaiah from Pirathon; Hurai from Nahale-gaash;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 30 , Benaiah from Pirathon; Hurai from Nahale-gaash;
23:31 Abi-albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth from Bahurim;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 31 , Abi-albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth from Bahurim;
23:32 Eliahba from Shaalbon; the sons of Jashen;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 32 , Eliahba from Shaalbon; the sons of Jashen;
23:33 Jonathan son of Shagee from Harar; Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 33 , Jonathan son of Shagee from Harar; Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar;
23:34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 34 , Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;
23:35 Hezro from Carmel; Paarai from Arba;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 35 , Hezro from Carmel; Paarai from Arba;
23:36 Igal son of Nathan from Zobah; Bani from Gad;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 36 , Igal son of Nathan from Zobah; Bani from Gad;
23:37 Zelek from Ammon; Naharai from Beeroth (Joab's armor bearer);
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 37 , Zelek from Ammon; Naharai from Beeroth (Joab's armor bearer);
23:38 Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir;
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 38 , Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir;
23:39 Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.
The NLT Book of 2Samuel , Chapter 23 , Verse 39 , Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.
